Harlan County
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Events
Welcome to Harlan County, where thereās always something exciting going on! Whether youāre here for our biggest party of the year at the Poke Sallet Festival or looking to get a little dirty at thrilling off-road events like the Southern Shine Crawl or the Fall Crawl, weāve got you covered. Harlan County is a place of celebration, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
We like to think weāre on top of all the fun stuff happening around here, but now and then, a cool event might sneak by us. Maybe we missed it in our social feeds, or itās a new thing we havenāt heard about yet. Whatever the reason, we donāt want to miss out, and neither do you! Got an event youāre excited about? Shoot us an email at harlantourism@gmail.com or send us a message on our facebook page at Visit Harlan County. As long as it meets our parameters, weāll happily add it to our calendar. Weāre all about community and tourism events that bring people together.
So, letās make every day a reason to celebrate in Harlan County. Share your event, and letās fill our calendar with fun for everyone!
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Tri-Cities Independence Day Celebration
Tri-Cities Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day on July 3rd in Downtown Cumberland!
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FOURTH FEST
Join us for Harlan Tourism's Annual Fourth Fest in downtown Harlan! This year's celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4th, from 4 PM to 10 PM at the Harlan Center, located at 201 S Main St, Harlan, KY 40831. Ā š What to Expect: Ā š¶ Live Music š Delicious Food š Fun ActivitiesRead more about FOURTH FEST
Red, White, & Zoom 5K
Red, White, & Zoom 5K
Kick off your 4th of July with a 5K run through Downtown Harlan hosted by Harlan Tourism and the Harlan County Track & Field Boosters. Registration opens on the 4th of July at 8:30 a.m. with the race taking off at 9 a.m. Medals are awarded for overall winners as well as in age divisions.Read more about Red, White, & Zoom 5K
4th of July Red, White, & Blue Scramble
4th of July Red, White, & Blue Scramble
Form your own team or join one when you arrive for this scramble at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course! Enjoy 27 holes of golf: 9 red tees, 9 white tees, and 9 blue tees. A day off of work is the perfect day for the course!
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Paint the Park 5K
Paint the Park 5K
Join us for some "fun on the run" at Kentucky's highest in elevation state park! Participants will make laps equivalent to a 5k through the park's shelter loop. Awards will be given for each age division. Make sure you come prepared to be doused with colored powder and gel as you walk/run through the park!Read more about Paint the Park 5K
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Thursday Spray & Play
Thursday Spray & Play
Thursday Spray & Play is coming to the Harlan Center this July! Bring the kids for FREE play on water inflatables! There will be food trucks on site for a quick and easy lunch as well as treats. Each week, the first 50 children will receive a free small snow cone! Join us from 10Read more about Thursday Spray & Play
Pony Rides at English Creek Stables
Pony Rides at English Creek Stables
English Creek Stables at Baxter Kentucky offers weekly pony rides weather permitting. No reservations are necessary. See a real working stable and learn more about horses! There is no age limit so all are welcome!
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Kentucky Coal Museum: Festival of the Arts
Join the Kentucky Coal Museum for the Festival of the Arts on July 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This exciting event, located at 231 Main St, Benham, KY 40807, showcases a variety of talented demonstrators, crafters, authors, and artists. Hosted in collaboration with SKCTC, the festival is a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship,Read more about Kentucky Coal Museum: Festival of the Arts
Outdoor Movie Night
Outdoor Movie Night
Ā Outdoor Movie Night is Coming Back to the Harlan Center Plaza in July!Ā Join us for a fantastic evening under the stars at the front plaza of the Harlan Center!Ā Ā Date: Friday, July 19thĀ Time: Movie begins at 9 PMĀ Location: Harlan Center Front PlazaĀ Featured Movie: MigrationĀ Perks: Free popcorn & drinks!Don't forget to bring your lawn chair or blanketRead more about Outdoor Movie Night
Make It Meet Up- Cornhusk Flowers
Make It Meet Up- Cornhusk Flowers
Harlan Tourism and Pine Mountain Settlement School are joining up to give you the opportunity to learn the art of making cornhusk flowers! The group is free and open to the first 30 attendees to sign up.
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Slay the Dragon Ride for Autism Research presented by WCMG & Backroads of Appalachia
Slay the Dragon Ride for Autism Research presented by WCMG & Backroads of Appalachia
Originating in Williamsburg, KY, this ride will bring you to historic Lynch, KY where you'll visit the BOA Welcome Center before taking on the 24 miles and 226 curves of the DragonSlayer Hwy 160. Once you summit Kentucky's tallest peak, you'll travel on into Virginia for more adventure. Enjoy the best riding Appalachia has toRead more about Slay the Dragon Ride for Autism Research presented by WCMG & Backroads of Appalachia
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Thursday Spray & Play
Thursday Spray & Play
Thursday Spray & Play is coming to the Harlan Center this July! Bring the kids for FREE play on water inflatables! There will be food trucks on site for a quick and easy lunch as well as treats. Each week, the first 50 children will receive a free small snow cone! Join us from 10Read more about Thursday Spray & Play
Pony Rides at English Creek Stables
Pony Rides at English Creek Stables
English Creek Stables at Baxter Kentucky offers weekly pony rides weather permitting. No reservations are necessary. See a real working stable and learn more about horses! There is no age limit so all are welcome!
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Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
The newest edition of Higher Ground focuses on health, art, and community. The play explores how we all come together to heal in times of sickness and mental anguish and what we do to take care of ourselves and others.
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Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
The newest edition of Higher Ground focuses on health, art, and community. The play explores how we all come together to heal in times of sickness and mental anguish and what we do to take care of ourselves and others.
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Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
The newest edition of Higher Ground focuses on health, art, and community. The play explores how we all come together to heal in times of sickness and mental anguish and what we do to take care of ourselves and others.
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July Gears & Beers
July Gears & Beers
Fire up your engines and make your way to Downtown Harlan on Thursday, July 27th from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. for the next Gears and Beers! Enjoy music, cars, and the Harlan County Beer Company! You have the opportunity to WIN one of 3 $100 cash door prizes just by attending the event and alsoRead more about July Gears & Beers
Thursday Spray & Play
Thursday Spray & Play
Thursday Spray & Play is coming to the Harlan Center this July! Bring the kids for FREE play on water inflatables! There will be food trucks on site for a quick and easy lunch as well as treats. Each week, the first 50 children will receive a free small snow cone! Join us from 10Read more about Thursday Spray & Play
Pony Rides at English Creek Stables
Pony Rides at English Creek Stables
English Creek Stables at Baxter Kentucky offers weekly pony rides weather permitting. No reservations are necessary. See a real working stable and learn more about horses! There is no age limit so all are welcome!
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Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
The newest edition of Higher Ground focuses on health, art, and community. The play explores how we all come together to heal in times of sickness and mental anguish and what we do to take care of ourselves and others.
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Black Diamond Tournament Summer Send-Off
Looking for some great events in Kentucky for the end of summer and fall? We got you atĀ Black Diamond TournamentsCome play in the beautiful mountains of Harlan, Kentucky at Huff Park! Early registration discounts!Text (606) 273-6098 or check out our website to registerĀ www.playappalachia.com
MAMAW Fest Readings & Storytelling
MAMAW Fest Readings & Storytelling
Enjoy stories and readings from Misty Skaggs, Brandon Jent, Willie Carver, Robert Gipe, Olivia Creech, Angie Debord, Anne Shelby, & George Ella Lyon.
Mamaw Festival: Mountain of Appalachia Music, Arts, & Wellness Festival
Mamaw Festival: Mountain of Appalachia Music, Arts, & Wellness Festival
MAMAW Fest: Mountains of Appalachian Music Arts and Wellness FestivalĀ will take placeĀ beginning at 6:00pmĀ on July 27thĀ on the streets of downtown Harlan. A celebration of community care, the day will feature local artists, vendors, musicians, and healthcare providers and culminate in an evening performance ofĀ Angels Unaware,Ā the 10th theater production of local arts collective Higher Groundāwritten, performed,Read more about Mamaw Festival: Mountain of Appalachia Music, Arts, & Wellness Festival
Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
The newest edition of Higher Ground focuses on health, art, and community. The play explores how we all come together to heal in times of sickness and mental anguish and what we do to take care of ourselves and others.
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Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware
The newest edition of Higher Ground focuses on health, art, and community. The play explores how we all come together to heal in times of sickness and mental anguish and what we do to take care of ourselves and others.
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Pony Rides at English Creek Stables
Pony Rides at English Creek Stables
English Creek Stables at Baxter Kentucky offers weekly pony rides weather permitting. No reservations are necessary. See a real working stable and learn more about horses! There is no age limit so all are welcome!
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Yard Sale in the Park
Yard Sale in the Park
Buy and sell secondhand treasures at this community yard sale taking place at Burl Fee Memorial Park in Evarts! It is free to sell but you must register by calling the number on the flyer. Make extra cash or find great deals!
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